About Us
The Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival is more than just a food event—it’s a vibrant, week-long celebration of flavors, culture, and community. Rooted in Aruba’s rich culinary heritage and diverse global influences, Autentico brings together food lovers, top chefs, and local artisans for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Throughout the festival, guests can indulge in island-wide discounts during Restaurant Week, enjoy exclusive “Bucket List Experiences”, and culminate the celebration at The Pavilion—a two-day elevated food festival in Oranjestad’s Wilhelminastraat.
About Autentico
The Pavilion offers a world-class experience where local chefs collaborate with globally renowned culinary talent, putting Aruba on the map as a premier food destination. In 2024 guests also witnessed exciting competitions like the Bartender Brawl and Iron Chef showdown.
About Autentico
At its heart, the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival is about bringing people together through food, music, and community—celebrating the island’s culinary excellence with passion and authenticity.
About Authentico
Our Mission
Our mission is to showcase Aruba’s high quality culinary offerings, in a fun but elevated manner, paving the way for Aruba to be seen and known as a high-quality culinary destination. We want to lower the barrier for locals and visitors to try new cuisines, discover new flavors and broaden their culinary horizons.
Our Vision
Culinary tourism has been identified as one of the opportunities to position Aruba as a culinary destination. We want to give more people the chance to challenge their senses, shock their pallates and learn from the best. Infused with culinary traditions from over 100 nationalities, this event vividly showcases the cultural diversity that defines Aruba.
Our Story
Autentico is an initiative of the Aruba Tourism Authority and is part of the long-term objective to showcase Aruba’s culinary scene, where the intersection of cultural diversity, high quality offerings, and authentic experiences give the destination a unique touch.
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